Olympus SH-3 vs Pentax X90

On this page, we will be analyzing the Olympus SH-3 vs Pentax X90, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Olympus and Pentax. There exists a big gap among the sensor resolutions of the SH-3 (16MP) and X90 (12MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SH-3 was introduced 5 years after the X90 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Olympus SH-3 being a Compact camera and the Pentax X90 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief overview of how the SH-3 matches up versus the X90 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus SH-3 and Pentax X90. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus SH-3 Gallery and Pentax X90 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus SH-3 has exterior measurements of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") along with a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs) while the Pentax X90 has proportions of 111mm x 85mm x 110mm (4.4" x 3.3" x 4.3") with a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus SH-3 vs Pentax X90 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using at that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the SH-3 and the X90.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SH-3 and X90 is 88 and 69 respectively.

Quite often, it is hard to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions just by seeing specs. The image below will give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the SH-3 and X90.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Olympus SH-3 to produce greater detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs more aggressively. The younger SH-3 will have a benefit in sensor technology.